Starting with a gallery tour, looking at key artworks we’ll explore texture, line and form to inspire our own prints.
We’ll then experiment with Carborundum, a versatile technique that creates rich tones and textures with painterly and graphic effects, including an embossing-like impression.
We will also explore dry point, a simple, direct intaglio process where lines are scratched into a plate, holding ink to produce soft, velvety marks.
This technique allows for spontaneous, expressive mark-making without chemicals, resulting in rich, textured prints.
All resources are provided
Learn the art of appliqué by layering fabric shapes and enhancing them with decorative embroidery stitches, creating a beautiful, textured textile piece.
If you would like to upcycle you can bring in your own garments to applique onto.
Otherwise, all resources are provided
Saturday 17 May, 10am-3.45pm
Starting with a brief tour of the art gallery, we’ll explore key artworks and focus on the use of line, pattern and tone. Drawing from these influences we’ll create collagraph prints using the Tetra Pak printing technique.
This technique offers a versatile introduction to both intaglio and collagraph processes, making it perfect for both beginners and more experienced printmakers. By repurposing everyday materials like juice, milk, and soup cartons, we’ll explore how to create intricate, textured plates for printmaking.
This creative process offers an exciting, sustainable alternative to traditional printmaking, encouraging us to think innovatively while reducing waste.
All resources are provided
As part of Ferens’ Sirens: Women and the Sea, season Future Ferens invite you to ‘Into the Blue’ – an evening of workshops, and artist talks, led by the Young people involved in the ‘Out of the Blue’ exhibition.
This is a great opportunity, to learn more about both exhibitions, get an insight into the working processes of the Artists involved in ‘Out of the Blue’. It is also a rare chance to experience the gallery at night time.
This is a free event, aimed at all ages, and booking is not necessary – just turn up at 6pm on the night.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Visit Dinostar – Hull’s Dinosaur Experience – the exciting, interactive dinosaur museum. A children’s museum with dinosaurs!
Highlights include a Tyrannosaurus rex skull, Triceratops bones you can touch and our interactive Sand Box.
The dinosaur and fossil shop offers genuine and replica fossils plus a range of dinosaur toys, all at reasonable prices.
Dinostar, Yorkshire’s only dinosaur visitor attraction, is on Humber Street – in the Fruit Market area of Hull’s city centre.
Ideal for children of all ages!
Craft and Chill – Plaster Casting Session
For our next workshop we will be hosting plaster casting, using liquid plaster to create a finished item for you to paint and take home to enjoy.
There will be a range of options to suit everyone including coasters, wall decor and ashtrays.
Details of performers and vendors TBC.
Come and join us for an in person craft workshop, cost includes finished item- gift wrap included, live music, free hot drinks (all other beverages including alcohol can be purchased at the bar), local small businesses vendors and as always, ultimate vibes. A new take on workshops, we provide all of the supplies, brief printed instructions and you bring the creativity to bring your ideas to life! We aim to promote creativity, learning new skills, meeting like minded people and a general chilled atmosphere for those looking to do something different or dabble in a new craft. We advise bringing cash along for stalls incase anything catches your eye. We aim to offer our workshops as low cost as possible and offer different workshops for each event, due to this some tools will be communal to everyone at the session rather than one per table
Join us this Easter at Burton Constable Hall & Parkland for a season full of family fun! From Saturday 5th to Monday 21st April, take part in our Easter Trails, exploring both our historic Hall and the beautiful parkland while hunting for clues and embracing the beauty of spring.
On Good Friday (18th April), don’t miss our ‘Give it a Go’ Archery & Crafts, a perfect opportunity to try something new and get creative!
After your adventure, why not finish your day at the Stables Kitchen, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or treat yourself to something sweet? It’s the perfect way to round off your Easter outing!
Opening Times:
Our Hall – 11am to 4pm
Our Parkland – 10am to 5pm
Entry to Hall & Parkland: Standard admission applies. Tickets can be booked in advance
Give it a Go Archery: £2:00 for 8 arrows (Juniors), £3:00 for 8 arrows (Adults)
Where creativity takes flight in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
At Curious Owl, we believe everyone has a creative spark just waiting to shine.
Our Paint & Sip events are designed for all skill levels – whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or you’re already an avid painter.
No drawing skills? No problem! Each event provides you with everything you need to unleash your creativity. Choose to paint on a canvas, tote bag, or cushion cover – the choice is yours! You can start with a pre-drawn outline to make things simple or opt for a blank surface if you’d prefer to create your own design from scratch.
Our step-by-step guidance will lead you through the process of completing the featured painting, but there’s always room to make it your own. Adjust the colours, add your own creative details, or even go entirely off-script with a design of your own.
Enjoy a laid-back and social evening filled with laughter, creativity, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others in our community.
What’s included:
Welcome glass of Prosecco / Non – alcoholic drink
3 Tapas plates
Bar available for further drinks
Come for the painting, stay for the fun. Let your curiosity and creativity take flight with us.
🎨🐾 Paint Your Pet – A Paws-itively Creative Night Out! 🐾🎨
Calling all pet lovers! 🐶🐱🐰 Whether your furry (or feathery!) friend is a majestic masterpiece or a quirky character, this is your chance to bring them to life on canvas!
Join us for a fun-filled, relaxed painting experience where you get to create a unique portrait of your beloved pet. Don’t worry about drawing – just send me your favourite pet photo in advance, and I’ll transform it into a pre-drawn outline on your canvas, ready for you to paint! 🎭🎨
👉 Paint it your way – go for realistic fur details or let loose with bold colours and pop-art vibes!
👉 No experience needed – I’ll be on hand to guide you every step of the way.
👉 Drinks flowing all night – enjoy a full bar stocked with craft beers, wines, cocktails, and soft drinks! 🍹🍻
Gather your fellow pet lovers, unleash your creativity, and make a masterpiece you’ll cherish forever! 🎨🐾
Have a ribbiting time making your own 3D model frog sculpture from craft materials, inspired by one of the sculptures at Ferens At Gallery.
This activity is funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.
Free snacks and a drink will be available to each child that takes part.
Takes place 1pm – 3pm
Calling all mini art explorers, join the Hull Museums and Hull Maritime teams for fun stories, arts and crafts activities inspired by amazing Arctic animals! This activity is designed for younger children under 7 but older siblings are welcome to join in the fun too! This activity is funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Free snacks and a drink will be available to each child that takes part.
Takes place: 10am – 12noon
Join us to make your own steam train inspired craft in this fun family session. This activity is funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Free snacks and a drink will be available to each child that takes part.
Takes place: 1pm – 3pm
Join the Hull Museums team to have a go at some fun spring themed weaving activities.This activity is funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Free snacks and a drink will be available to each child that takes part.
Takes place: 1pm – 3pm
Inspired by the new exhibition in the Streetlife Museum exploring and celebrating the Polish community in Hull, join Hull Scrapstore to make some fun family crafts inspired by ones traditionally made in Poland to celebrate Easter and spring.
This activity is funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Free snacks and a drink will be available to each child that takes part.
Takes place: 1pm – 3pm
Inpsired by the many beautiful fans we have in the Hands on History Museum, join us to make your own colourful fan garland decorations guaranteed to brighten up any room!
This activity is funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Free snacks and a drink will be available to each child that takes part.
Takes place: 1pm – 3pm
Boats have been built in Hull for nearly 800 years. Join us at Hull and East Riding Museum to have a go at building your very own buoyant boat out of scrap and test it in our water tanks. Can you find a way to make it move?
This activity is funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Free snacks and a drink will be available to each child that takes part.
Takes place: 1pm – 3pm
